Yamaha Star XV250X Owner's Manual page 50

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
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WARNING
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be wet but
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not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
7. Pull the sponge material over the
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air filter element frame.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
CAUTION:
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
10. Connect the hoses to the air filter
11. Push the air filter case onto the air
12. Install the air filter case bolts.
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G
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
stalling the screws.
case.
filter case joint, and then tighten
the clamp screw.
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